Raw Peanuts

Parameter Specification
Product Raw Peanuts
Botanical Name Arachis hypogaea
Type Whole, Unshelled or Shelled
Color Light brown to reddish brown
Size (Kernel Count/100g) 80–100 kernels
Moisture Content Maximum 8%
Foreign Matter Maximum 1%
Damaged Kernels Maximum 2%
Oil Content 44%–52% (varies by variety)
Aflatoxin Level Less than 20 ppb (parts per billion)
Admixture Maximum 1%
Odor Characteristic, free from off-odors
Taste Natural, nutty, no off-taste
Texture Firm, not shriveled
Shelf Life 6–12 months under proper storage